as in increases
to become greater in size, extent, volume, amount, or number
ticket sales are expected to roll up as the date of the concert nears
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Recent Examples of rolls up
All of it ultimately rolls up to the performance of individual clinics.
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Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The buy is the crux of the role and everything rolls up into it.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
At just two pounds, the mat folds up neatly or rolls up tightly to fit in a variety of luggage, including my Watershed dry bag for rafting trips and my Osprey backpack for hiking.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
The 40 minute round-trip rolls up the Red Clay Valley, with unobstructed views of moonlit fields, rocky cuts and creek banks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Oysters and lobster rolls up and down the coast.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Garten rolls up the edges and bakes it all together for 30 minutes, ending with not one, but two beautiful pear tarts to serve a hungry crowd.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Instead, Kimmel rolls up to the network’s EVP for Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, who oversees many shows.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Finally, Belly rolls up with Benito, a bike and a fresh new bob!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 17 Sep. 2025
Michael Wystrach, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
The buy is the crux of the role and everything rolls up into it.
—Raj Dhiman, Sourcing Journal, 23 Jan. 2026
At just two pounds, the mat folds up neatly or rolls up tightly to fit in a variety of luggage, including my Watershed dry bag for rafting trips and my Osprey backpack for hiking.
—The Editors, Outside, 31 Dec. 2025
The 40 minute round-trip rolls up the Red Clay Valley, with unobstructed views of moonlit fields, rocky cuts and creek banks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Oysters and lobster rolls up and down the coast.
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 2 Oct. 2025
Garten rolls up the edges and bakes it all together for 30 minutes, ending with not one, but two beautiful pear tarts to serve a hungry crowd.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
Instead, Kimmel rolls up to the network’s EVP for Unscripted and Alternative Entertainment, who oversees many shows.
—Shirley Halperin, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Finally, Belly rolls up with Benito, a bike and a fresh new bob!
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rolls up
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While a certain amount of planning and foresight can be helpful, sometimes doing more just increases anxiety and exhaustion.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
18 Feb. 2026
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Delaying his return also increases the Mavericks’ chances to secure the highest possible lottery position for this summer’s NBA draft.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Studies show that at 35 mph, the risk of severe or fatal injury for a pedestrian rises to more than 50%, compared with less than 20% at 25 mph.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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When inflation rises, wages often increase, but whether workers or owners actually gain depends on who can better adjust.—
Victoria Baeza Garcia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to the company, Roboto Origin has attracted top global talent, from university researchers to Fortune 500 engineers and startup technical teams, forming a collaborative network that accelerates innovation beyond individual organizations.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Once average winter temperatures hit minus-8 degrees Celsius (17 Fahrenheit), snow loss accelerates rapidly even with modest increases in warming, the researchers found.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Small craft should exercise caution near inlets due to long period swells, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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No matter the chapter, no matter the group, in London everything swells together like a great Brazilian monochromatic gumbo.—
Theo Lloyd-Hughes,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The love expands, the circle widens, the tradition shifts.—
Natasha Pickowicz,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last month, Illinois took a major step forward with the signing of the Clean Slate Act (HB 1836), a bipartisan law that expands opportunity and strengthens Illinois’ economy.—
Curtis Reed,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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